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How An Early Mercury Player Began Her Coaching Career

Tia Jackson was one of the Phoenix Mercury's early players. She was a part of the inaugural season, and the Mercury drafted her in the 1997 WNBA Draft, and she was the first pick of the second round.

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Why Mercury's Taurasi Is A UConn Legend

Diana Taurasi was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in 2004. She had a great rookie year, and she went on to have an amazing WNBA career. Before that, she played for the UConn Huskies and she helped them win three championships.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 8

Mercury's Prahalis And Others Represent Ohio State

The Phoenix Mercury drafted Samantha Prahalis in 2012, and before playing for Phoenix, she was a star for Ohio State. She averaged 15.1 points, 6.8 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals during her years with the Buckeyes.

WNBA News / FirstSportz / December 8

Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers Team Up for $3.5 Billion Brand

Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers have had a special bond since their time as future prospects in high school. The pair have since found their way to the WNBA, where they are part of the young generation that is transforming the league.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / December 7

Sky Star Angel Reese & Paige Bueckers Unite in Marketing Campaign

Reese's sent the sports world buzzing this week after teasing a new collaboration with Oreo, featuring none other than Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers. The early hints first appeared on Instagram, where the candy giant posted a cryptic visual pairing of the iconic orange-and-black- Reese's branding with Oreo's signature blue.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 7

WNBA Mock Expansion Draft Lists Two Sun Selected by Incoming Franchises

The WNBA is in a fascinating position currently, with its CBA negotiations now extended through the start of 2026 but no clear agreement in site. There is hope of of letting the offseason progress normally until an agreement.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 7

Angel Reese Calls Out Paige Bueckers Over Height Claim

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers and Chicago Sky standout Angel Reese have long had a great relationship with each other, which stemmed from them playing on various USA Basketball teams before college.

WNBA News / ESPN / December 7

Hall of Famer Bird sees jersey retired at UConn

Sue Bird joined classmate Swin Cash and Rebecca Lobo as the only UConn women's basketball players to have their numbers retired.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

How Phoenix's Early Players Helped The Team Make The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury have a special place in WNBA history, as they were one of the teams that played in the inaugural season. There were eight teams that year, and the Mercury shared a conference with the Los Angeles Sparks, the Sacramento Monarchs and the Utah Starzz.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 7

Lexie Hull Flips Caitlin Clark’s ‘Exposed’ Comment Right Back at Her

One way that Indiana Fever fans managed to pass the time during the last WNBA offseason was by keeping up with what their team's star players were doing off the court.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

Why Sami Whitcomb Was A Major Factor In Phoenix's Season

Sami Whitcomb joined the Phoenix Mercury during the offseason, and she became one of their best reserves. She averaged 9.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists this season, and as a veteran known for her shooting, she made 86 3-pointers.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

Mercury's Westbeld Hustles, Helps Team Beat Golden State

Kathryn Westbeld was one of the Phoenix Mercury's rookies this year, and she made a name for herself. She averaged 5.1 points and 2.5 rebounds, and she had some good performances during the regular season and playoffs.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

How The Mercury Went Undefeated During A Road Trip

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2025 season with a record of 27-17, and they started the year with a blowout win. They beat the Seattle Storm 81-59, and their new stars had impressive debuts.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

How One Mercury Preseason Prepared Them For Success

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2004 season with a record of 17-17. While they did not make the playoffs, they were headed in the right direction. The Mercury drafted Diana Taurasi before the start of that season, and she went on to win Rookie of the Year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

How Phoenix's Trio Helped Them Take Down A Rival

The Phoenix Mercury nearly won a championship this year, as they reached the WNBA Finals for the sixth time in history. The Mercury had a great regular season, and that success carried over into the postseason.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

How One Past Mercury Draft Unfolded

The Phoenix Mercury had two consecutive years where they had only second and third-round picks. It was still a few years before they drafted Brittney Griner, and the year before that, they drafted Samantha Prahalis , C’eira Ricketts and Christine Flores.

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Indiana Fever News / The SportsRush / December 6

'Same Kind of Psycho She Is': Fever HC Stephanie White Describes Her Process of Forming a Bond With Caitlin Clark

Very few players truly change a sport, and Caitlin Clark is one of them. Her arrival has transformed the WNBA, and Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White now has the chance to guide one of the most impactful young stars the league has ever seen.

Las Vegas Aces News / The SportsRush / December 6

Candace Parker Explains How A’ja Wilson’s Rise Allowed Her to Embrace Supporting Role During 2023 Championship Run

Candace Parker won both Rookie of the Year and MVP in 2008 and never slowed down. Multiple MVPs, championships, and All-WNBA selections later, she had become a bona fide legend.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 6

Indiana Fever Guard Considering Off-Court Move

The Indiana Fever had a memorable 2025 WNBA season. Aside from winning the Commissioner's Cup championship, they finished sixth with a 24-20 record in the standings, made the playoffs for the second straight year and reached the semifinals.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 6

Analyst believes potential No. 1 pick could be 'perfect fit' for Dallas Wings

The Dallas Wings may be experiencing a delayed start to the 2026 WNBA season, but they have to operate as if the draft will happen on time, if not sooner.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 6

Indiana Fever Star Asking for Help Amid WNBA Offseason

Kelsey Mitchell was forced to carry a much heavier load than expected for the Indiana Fever this past season. This was amidst the team’s full-blown injury crisis, which saw no less than five players suffer season-ending injuries throughout the campaign.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 5

LSU's Flau'jae Johnson makes case for Dallas Wings to select her first overall

The Dallas Wings officially have the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft after winning the draft lottery at the end of November, and there's not a player guaranteed to go first this year like with Paige Bueckers last year or Caitlin Clark the year before.

WNBA News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 5